D MAJOR TRIAD - GUITAR

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Chord composition

I III V
Root Major third Perfect fifth
D F# A

ALL ABOUT THE D MAJOR TRIAD CHORD

Pure Triad Composition

The D Major triad chord is composed of 3 notes :

  • D (Root)
  • F# (Major third)
  • A (Perfect fifth)

These notes form pure major triad on 3 adjacent strings.

How to play pure triad of D Major triad on guitar

The pure triad of D Major triad uses exactly 3 notes on 3 adjacent strings, without doubling.

  • Structure: root - major third - fifth (1-3-5)
  • Compact voicings: positions on strings 654, 543, 432, 321
  • Clear sound: each note appears only once
  • Mobility: shapes easily movable across neck
  • Jazz and fusion: sophisticated and economical voicings

Pure triads enable more melodic playing and smooth transitions between chords.

Standard positions

  • Strings 654: low register, powerful rhythms
  • Strings 543: medium, versatile
  • Strings 432: mid-high register
  • Strings 321: high voicings, solos

Uses of pure triads of D Major triad

Pure triads are used for:

  • Jazz voicings: economical and sophisticated accompaniment
  • Melodic lines: smooth transitions between positions
  • Harmonized solos: doubling melodies in thirds or sixths
  • Rock riffs: enriched power chords with third

Musical styles

Jazz: Wes Montgomery voicings, chord melody.

Blues: enriching simple progressions.

Progressive rock: sophisticated riffs (Steve Howe, Alex Lifeson).

Funk: percussive and rhythmic chords.

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